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close| Location | Russia (European), Voronezh region |
| Central coordinates | 42o 30.00' East 51o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 4,000 ha |
| Altitude | 108 - 161m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Site description Small lake surrounded by meadows and wet forest in the floodplain of Khoper river in the vicinity of Ilmen' Lake.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | passage | 1997 | 10-30 individuals | medium | A1 | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1997 | 50-100 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 40% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 39% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 15% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Other urban and industrial areas | 6% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| urban/industrial/transport | 5% |
| agriculture | 15% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 10% |
| forestry | 40% |
| not utilised | 25% |
| tourism/recreation | 5% |
Conservation response Before 1998 there was a temporary zakaznik in the area.
Acknowledgements The identification of IBAs and information collected between 1980 and 2009 provided by the IBA network of the Russian Bird Conservation Union (RBCU).
References A.D.Numerov, P.D.Vengerov, A.Yu.Sokolov, I.I.Vorobiev
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Flood-plain of Khoper river near Lake Il'men'. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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